As I was compiling this list, I was shocked at how many legendary albums came out in 1987. From Testament's debut to classic albums from King Diamond, Guns N Roses and Carnivore… there's plenty to enjoy here. Also see our list of notable releases from 10 years ago and 20 years ago.
Alice Cooper – Raise Your Fist and Yell
Anthrax – Among the Living
Bathory – Under the Sign of the Black Mark
Black Sabbath – The Eternal Idol
Cacophony – Speed Metal Symphony
Carnivore – Retaliation
Celtic Frost – Into the Pandemonium
Death – Scream Bloody Gore
Death Angel – The Ultra-Violence
Dio – Dream Evil
Faith No More – Introduce Yourself
Guns N' Roses – Appetite for Destruction
King Diamond – Abigail
Manowar – Fighting the World
Metallica – The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited
Mötley Crüe – Girls, Girls, Girls
Motörhead – Rock 'n' Roll
Napalm Death – Scum
Overkill – Taking Over
Pentagram – Day of Reckoning
Rollins Band – Life Time
Joe Satriani – Surfing with the Alien
Suicidal Tendencies – Join The Army
Testament – The Legacy
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